Director, SA&I Business Partner; Expanded Verticals Team

Job Description

US role—must be in US at time of application to be considered.

This is a commission-based selling role that offers a base compensation in addition to a sales-based incentive tied to annual revenue generation vs. target.

• Own overall SA&I revenue target/quota for given portfolio
• Take the initiative to identify and capitalize on new sales opportunities
• Clearly and convincingly articulate SA&I offerings and value proposition, matching them with relevant client business challenges/KPIs
• Strong ability to overcome objection handling and navigate resistance from both current and prospective clients
• Have a deep understanding of client business strategy with the ability to effectively communicate to cross‑functional partners, and be a catalyst for action and sales conversion
• Create and activate holistic annual client strategies and account plans for strategic clients (including financial forecasting, pipeline management, broader NIQ/Account Lead collaboration)
• Thoroughly understand client, market and competitor dynamics funneling strengths and opportunities to senior leadership
• Identify incremental SA&I business growth opportunities, including additional revenue streams for deeper/more consultative engagement
• Represent all SA&I services and practice areas in a solution‑agnostic manner with a keen focus on total portfolio across your assigned client base
• Own SA&I response for the following:
  • First time service use and/or large/complicated study designs
  • Cross‑specialty area proposals
  • RFP’s
• Lead T2T client meetings, with goal of penetrating C‑Suite portfolio wide
• Drive sales strategy at your portfolio including awareness generation and ongoing engagement leveraging CRM tools, thought leadership, and other activities
• Personally deliver thought leadership
• Maintain product/technical knowledge by participating in learning workshops/sessions
• Ability to drive sales maintaining a long‑term perspective to maximize overall revenue generation while being able to generate short term results
• Partner closely with NIQ Account Lead and Practice Area teams on strategy, joint‑selling, and potential RMS RFP responses, where applicable
• Effectively manage SA&I or NIQ client funds and ensure their timely usage for SA&I products

• Master's degree required
• 7-10 years of direct sales experience developing new business and revenue streams
• 7-10 years of market research experience dedicated to selling to expanded verticals (Business Services (Financial + A/O), PPG (Packaging, Hospitality, Government, Non‑Profit), Media/Media Agencies, Sales Agencies (Brokers, Ingredients, etc.))
• Entrepreneurial mindset, creative thinking, and a passion for building strong relationships and finding mutually beneficial outcomes
• Experienced in collaborating with and selling to C‑level executives
• Strong strategic prospecting and new business development skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills—able to communicate information with clarity and precision across all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Operate independently with a strong entrepreneurial and growth mindset, while also excelling in collaborative team environments
• Strong analytical aptitude
• Proven experience at successfully meeting high sales revenue targets

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts (including company contributions)
• Life and AD&DD insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
• Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• Linked In Learning
• Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)

This role has a market‑competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $ - $. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales‑based incentive or performance‑based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance,…